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A critical analysis of the literature on the Internet and consumer health information

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UNSPECIFIED (2005) A critical analysis of the literature on the Internet and consumer health information. In: Telemedicine and eHealth Forum, Royal Soc Med, London, ENGLAND, NOV 29-30, 2004. Published in: JOURNAL OF TELEMEDICINE AND TELECARE, 11 (Suppl. 1). pp. 41-43. ISSN 1357-633X.

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Abstract

A critical review of the published literature investigating the Internet and consumer health information was undertaken in order to inform further research and policy. A qualitative, narrative method was used, consisting of a three-stage process of identification and collation, thematic coding, and critical analysis. This analysis identified five main themes in the research in this area: (1) the quality of online health information for consumers; (2) consumer use of the Internet for health information; (3) the effect of e-health on the practitioner-patient relationship; (4) virtual communities and online social support and (5) the electronic delivery of information-based interventions. Analysis of these themes revealed more about the concerns of health professionals than about the effect of the Internet on users. Much of the existing work has concentrated on quantifying characteristics of the Internet: for example, measuring the quality of online information, or describing the numbers of users in different health-care settings. There is a lack of qualitative research that explores how citizens are actually using the Internet for health care.

Item Type: Conference Item (UNSPECIFIED)
Subjects: H Social Sciences > HV Social pathology. Social and public welfare
Journal or Publication Title: JOURNAL OF TELEMEDICINE AND TELECARE
Publisher: ROYAL SOC MEDICINE PRESS LTD
ISSN: 1357-633X
Official Date: 2005
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2005UNSPECIFIED
Volume: 11
Number: Suppl. 1
Number of Pages: 3
Page Range: pp. 41-43
Publication Status: Published
Title of Event: Telemedicine and eHealth Forum
Location of Event: Royal Soc Med, London, ENGLAND
Date(s) of Event: NOV 29-30, 2004

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